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Q & A with Clintonville school board candidates

CLINTONVILLE - Seven candidates will face off in the Feb. 18 primary for the Clintonville Board of Education, with the top four candidates receiving votes moving on to the April 1 spring election. …
This ski jumper launched off the 30-meter ski jump at the Iola Winter Sports Complex on Feb. 2.
Emily Doud Photo

Oh Lutefisk!

IOLA – When 200 sat down to eat the traditional lutefisk dinner at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Iola, volunteers broke out in singing, “Oh Lutefisk,” a local tradition. The …

School’s out early for summer

MANAWA – The Manawa School Board voted Jan. 27 to increase the length of a school day in order to shorten the 2025 to 2026 school year. Ryan Peterson, the district administrator, set aside time …
A rendering of what the archery range could look like if the city of New London were to create one at 740 River Road.
Image courtesy of the City of New London

Possible city archery range

NEW LONDON – The city of New London will research what grants are available if the city were to pursue creating an archery range on city property located at 740 River Road. The New London Parks …

Portage County Board establishes debt ceiling

PORTAGE COUNTY - Expressing a desire to ease the implementation of county projects over the next several years while keeping spending in check, the Portage County Board passed a debt management …
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On Aging

As we grow older, the reality of needing a little extra help to stay healthy becomes more apparent.

Police and courts
Calling 911
• Jan. 27 – An Iola woman on State Highway 49 reported a juvenile was intoxicated at school, had an emotional breakdown and made comments on harming others. • Jan. 28 –The …
Calling 911
• Jan. 19 –A Waupaca man on County Trunk QQ reported his son damaged his door and he was afraid of him. • Jan. 20 –An Iola man on Brandt Road reported he got home from vacation …
Calling 911
• Jan. 13 – The Pines in Embarrass reported two patients in the memory unit got into a physical altercation. • Jan. 13 – An Ogdensburg woman on County Trunk E reported her …
Calling 911
• Jan. 6 – A Scandinavia man on Silver Lake Road reported getting threats from his son that he was going to kill him. The son had been drinking. • Jan. 6 – A cell phone caller …
Calling 911
• Dec. 27 – A King man on County Trunk QQ reported his social security number was compromised while online. • Dec. 27 – An Iola man on County Trunk G reported his neighbor was …
Sports

Warhawks Jaydon LeNoble looks for a return to state

A number one ranking in Division 3 for the Weyauwega-Fremont Warhawks has their sights set on a return trip to the WIAA state team wrestling tournament after an appearance in the semifinals last …

Senior Spotlight

Zachary Jeidy-Pacelli Pacelli is battling to become the Central Wisconsin-South conference champions in 2025. A key reason for their success is 2023-2024 Honorable Mention Zachary Jeidy, who has …

High scoring game ends in defeat for the Polar Bears

A high-scoring contest resulted in a defeat for the Polar Bears boys basketball in the Fox Valley Association as they lost at home against the Kimberly Papermakers on Tue, Jan.28. In the first …

Hortonville Girls toppled in FVA showdown

In a matchup of the top two teams in the Fox Valley Association, the Polar Bears took on the Kimberly Papermakers at home on Jan.28. The Papermakers jumped to an early lead as their defense …
Braxton Bryant major decision victory propels New London Bulldogs to victory on senior night..Nick Griesbach Photo

New London wrestling wins on senior night.

Bulldogs wrestling defeated Menasha as they won in their dual meet during senior night at home on Jan. 30. To start the matchup, the girls’ participants matched up as New London’s …

Comets almost pull off major upset

If the Waupaca boys’ basketball team was looking for a signature win over a state-ranked opponent, the Comets had an opportunity to do just that in front of their home fans. Freedom, which …

Thunderbirds top Warhawks

Two boys’ basketball teams with back-to-back losses met on Jan. 30 in Weyauwega. Weyauwega-Fremont hosted Iola-Scandinavia in a matchup of Central Wisconsin Conference-East teams but …

W-F girls pick up road win in Iola

An off-night from their leading scorer didn’t keep the Weyauwega-Fremont girls’ basketball team from picking up its sixth Central Wisconsin Conference-East win. Olivia Witkowski came …
Business

Animal Haven downsizing

Animal Haven is downsizing and will no longer be a zoo. They are relocating all of their exotic animals. They will keep some farm animals, various hooved animals like this llama, birds and tortoises..James Card Photo
Some animals to remain in Weyauwega
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